AliousAccording to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, both Liverpool and Chelsea are closely monitoring the situation of Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville.
Romano states that while nothing is advanced yet, talks for the Dutch winger are expected to begin soon as both clubs have shown interest in him over recent weeks after tracking his impressive season at Leeds.
Liverpool’s potential interest in Summerville, who scored 21 goals and provided 10 assists across all competitions in 2023/24, stems from the uncertain future of Luis Diaz.
The Colombian has been linked with moves to Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, or the Saudi Pro League, prompting Liverpool to potentially target the 22-year-old Summerville as a new forward option.
However, a major stumbling block could be Leeds’ reported £45 million asking price for Summerville.
While Liverpool can afford such a fee, they may view it as overpriced and look for better value elsewhere, unlike Chelsea who would likely be willing to pay that amount.
A bidding war between the two clubs seems unlikely.
With Summerville’s contract expiring in 2026, Leeds will be keen to cash in on him this summer rather than risk losing him for a cut-price or on a free transfer in two years.
Some Liverpool fans have suggested the Summerville links could be a smokescreen, with the club privately pursuing other targets like Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise, PSV’s Johan Bakayoko, or Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi, who may provide better value.
Ultimately, while this transfer window promises to be interesting, trust lies in Liverpool’s new regime under Michael Edwards to make the right decisions, with a clear stance on the Summerville situation expected soon.
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